Merced County Fire Department
Merced, CA · Merced County
Merced County Fire Department is a fire department serving Merced, CA (Merced County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Merced, CA
- County
- Merced County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FF-01425 | $8,903,616 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-01743 | $1,570,906.84 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-02636 | $842,858.59 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-04443 | $617,636.72 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-00454 | $378,200 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-12926 | $401,846.38 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FO-0901 | $775,448 |
| 2011 | EMW2011FO02131 | $260,834 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FP-0144 | $189,332 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0995 | $169,735 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Merced County Fire Department
Merced County Fire Department operates as a fire department in Merced, within Merced County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. California has 1,309 registered fire departments and 48,526 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 168,000 fires, 346 fire deaths, and 40% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Merced County Fire Department has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $14,110,413.53 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Merced County Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for Merced County Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Merced County Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Merced County Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Merced County Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Merced County Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Merced County Fire Department? ▼
Merced County Fire Department is a fire department serving Merced County, CA.
Has Merced County Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Merced County Fire Department has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $14,110,413.53 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in California? ▼
California has 1,309 fire departments with 48,526 total personnel. 40% are volunteer departments.
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